YouTube's algorithm systematically exposes children to disturbing automated content
YouTube's recommendation algorithm and automated content generation systems have been producing and promoting disturbing videos targeting children. These videos, often generated by bots using keyword stuffing and stock animations, include frightening and abusive content. The article alleges that the platform's automated systems, without human oversight, systematically traumatise children at scale.
- Organisation involved
- YouTube
- Product, system or model
- YouTube recommendation algorithm
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